Assistant Attorney General (Human Services) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4793948) Apply  Assistant Attorney General (Human Services) Salary $85,795.00 - $132,901.00 Annually Location Denver, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number LAA-09860-01/25 Department Department of Law Division State Services Opening Date 01/21/2025 Closing Date 2/4/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Primary Physical Work Address 1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203 FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Vanessa Rosas: vanessa.rosas@coag.gov Type of Announcement This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information Find a rewarding career making a difference: Join the Office of the Attorney General! The Human Services Unit within the State Services section is seeking an attorney to join its dynamic and collaborative legal team. The Unit advises the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), and the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA). Our attorneys have the opportunity to practice in diverse and challenging areas of law that frequently present novel legal questions, some of which have national implications. Statutes and regulations governing the CDHS, CDEC and the BHA have a substantial impact on some of Colorado’s most vulnerable citizens. This position is best suited for an attorney with strong communication skills who enjoys working collaboratively and excels at developing and implementing a successful litigation strategy. WHO WE ARE The Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law is the "People's Lawyer." The Attorney General, Phil Weiser, was elected by the people of Colorado and is the State's chief lawyer and law enforcement official. Our vision for the Department of Law is: "Together, we serve Colorado and its people, advancing the rule of law, protecting our democracy and promoting justice for all." Our core values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, drive our actions and demonstrate our focus on being principled public servants who are innovative and better together. Visit our website to learn more:https://coag.gov/. Description of Job WHAT YOU WILL DO Attorneys in this role often: + Litigate before district courts and the Office of Administrative Courts. + Defend findings of child abuse and neglect and adult mistreatment made by county human services departments. + Prosecute licensing actions against childcare providers and substance disorder treatment or behavioral health providers for violation of state regulations and applicable state statutes. + Defend the Departments against civil complaints seeking injunctive relief. + Work on cases involving constitutional challenges and anti-discrimination prohibitions, and cases with important legal ramifications and/or state-wide impact. Other cases involve issues related to public benefits and child support services, care and treatment of individuals living with developmental disabilities or mental health disorders, and juvenile justice. We routinely provide general counsel to CDHS, CDEC and the BHA on rulemaking, legislation, and records requests and subpoenas. This team’s general counsel work includes research and drafting advice to the Departments on diverse and complex legal issues. Cases and assignments vary and may originate from any division across all Departments. There may be opportunities to work on issues with other units or sections in the office. This job announcement may be used to fill other attorney vacancies within the State Services section, Human Services unit at the Department of Law. Salary note: The Department of Law uses a wage progression compensation model. Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Attorneys with less than 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney will be hired as an Assistant Attorney General I (AAG I). The salary range for an AAG I is $85,795-$95,437/ annually. Attorneys with more than 3 years of experience practicing as an attorney will be hired as an Assistant Attorney General II (AAG II). The AAG II salary range is $99,318 - $132,901/ annually. Salary will be paid on a biweekly basis. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR The Human Services unit is seeking an experienced, confident, and adaptable attorney who is passionate about public service and wants to be a part of a collaborative and supportive team. Ideal candidates will have enough litigation experience to jump in and manage their own caseload, assess problems, evaluate and identify solutions, effectively communicate those solutions and be comfortable representing clients in hearings. Candidatesmust be licensed to practice law in Colorado or be clearly eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar. Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application before the first day of employment. In addition, the best candidates will possess the following skills and attributes: + Excellent interpersonal skills. + Ability to work both independently and productively as part of a team. + Experience litigating complex matters in district courts or administrative courts. + Interest in working on cases that involve children or vulnerable adults. + Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the work. Some knowledge in the following areas is beneficial: administrative, juvenile, child welfare, behavioral health, privacy law, open records law, special education law, constitutional law, and appellate law. Please note: Litigation experience does not need to be limited to criminal or civil, but please describe your litigation and subject matter experience in your cover letter. THIS POSITION REQUIRES AT LEAST ONE WRITING SAMPLE. PLEASE REVIEW THE "HOW TO APPLY" SECTION OF THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION. The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer and believes that a diverse work force adds quality and perspective to the services we provide to the public. Candidates with diverse qualities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Conditions of Employment: + Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment. + Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application and application for Practice Pending Admission before the first day of employment. For more information about admission to the Colorado bar please, review information on the Colorado Supreme Court,Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel (https://www.coloradosupremecourt.com/index.asp) website. + The Human Services offers the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule. Employees are required to come into the office at least 1 day per week. Please note, flexible work arrangements may change at any time based on business needs. + Colorado Department of Law participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. This position is non-classified and is not subject to appeal rights. Supplemental Information We Embrace Flexibility We aim to produce outstanding work product for our clients, be efficient with our time, and support each other as team members – which also means we embrace flexible working arrangements when and where possible. We Are Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion At the DOL, our commitment to DEI is thriving. We know that we are better together when our differences are valued and everyone is inspired and empowered to contribute. As such, we strive to provide a safe environment where individuals feel valued and respected for who they are; demonstrate a behavior and mindset where differences are welcomed, and individuals are treated equally and empowered to do their best work; and promote growth and innovation through a diverse workforce. We empower an active Diversity Equity & Inclusion Impact Team that creates approaches to ensure safe spaces and a culture supportive of people being their authentic selves, hosts events and programs on DEI areas important to our employees, enables development and sustainability of resource groups that give a voice to historically marginalized populations, focuses on retaining our incredible talent, and more! If your professional goals include promoting growth and innovation with colleagues who recognize that we are better together when our differences are valued and respected, then DOL is your place to be! We Have Strong Core Values Our core values drive our actions. At the Department of Law, we are: 1) principled, maintaining the highest ethical standards, rigorous legal analysis, and careful evaluation of facts; 2) public servants, who are always ensuring our work is not about us, but instead is about the people of Colorado; 3) innovative, by seeking to identify the best approach, make deliberate decisions, and look to improve; and 4) "better together," by working to support each other and collaborate. We are Committed to Developing our Attorneys We are deeply invested in our talent and regularly provide meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth through training and coaching. Further, our professional development and performance goal setting process is collaborative and ongoing, and aimed at helping our attorneys grow and succeed. We Offer Excellent Benefits In addition to competitive medical and dental health plans, employer-paid life insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, and vacation and sick leave earned each month, there are many other unique benefits that we offer, including: + Public Service Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) : a borrower may qualify for forgiveness by making 120 on-time payments while employed full-time in public service, if they have certain kinds of federal loans in a qualifying repayment plan + Free access to a recently renovated on-site fitness center + Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and an employee discount program + Employer-paid mental health and counseling services through Colorado State Employee Assistance Program + Employer-paid annual attorney registration dues + Employer-provided access to professional development training and CLE through PLI, Department of Law University and other entities. HOW TO APPLY Applicants must establish an account with governmentjobs.com and complete the online applications including the Contact Information section. Applicants are not required to complete the Work Experience, Education, or Additional Information sections of the online application. Applicants must provide 1) a cover letter detailing your interest in the position and the experience you possess that would make you a strong candidate for the position; 2) a resume; 3) a writing sample, and 4) three professional references. Use the "Attachments" feature of the online application to add documents. The Department of Law is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Julie Christopher, at Julie.Christopher@coag.govor call 720-508-6511. For general information regarding this position and other attorney opportunities at our office, please contact our Legal Talent Director at legaltalentdirector@coag.gov . Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 01 To apply you must submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three professional references. These documents are reviewed to assess candidates, and failure to attach all may result in your application not being considered.Please note: Litigation experience does not need to be limited to formal criminal or civil proceedings, but please describe your litigation and subject matter experience, or litigation interest, in your cover letter. + I confirm that I have attached all required application materials. + I have not attached all required application materials. 02 Please provide your CO attorney registration number and admission date. If you are not licensed in CO, please provide the state in which you hold a license, your attorney registration number, and admission date. 03 What motivates you to pursue a career in public service law, and how does your past experience demonstrate your dedication to this field? 04 Describe any involvement you've had with equity, diversity, or inclusion efforts at past organizations. 05 The workload of the Human Services unit includes emotionally charged cases and sensitive subject matters. Please describe your professional experience working with emotionally charged cases and/or sensitive subject matters. Required Question Employer State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website https://careers.colorado.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email